Poor women and men need better access and control over natural and other productive resources, services, markets, organizations, information, knowledge, science & technologies if they are to move out of… Read more »

The World Bank can play a critical role in facilitating transparent and meaningful talks between mining companies, electricity producers and governments in Africa about ways to work together to bring… Read more »

The British actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson has unveiled a new initiative to galvanize support for women’s empowerment. Launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,… Read more »

2014 was the International Year of Family Farming, and throughout the year FAO worked with our partners to keep the spotlight pinned on this critical player in the global food, nutrition and agriculture… Read more »

Calling for inclusive, agile and coordinated action to usher in an era of sustainable development for all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today presented the United Nations General Assembly with an advance… Read more »

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Quote of the Week

“Information technology can allow people to help set priorities...Information technology can drive progress – but only when there is an open and free environment that encourages civic engagement and constructive criticism.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon remarks at the opening of the Government Summit, Dubai, 9 February 2015. Read more..